The premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine originally set for Wednesday night in Mexico City has been postponed due to the outbreak of swine flu, which has claimed the lives of over 100 people in the area.

“All plans for the moment have been put on hold because of the seriousness of the virus… We were not only concerned about Hugh’s welfare – and we would never send anyone into harm’s way – but we also have an enormous office filled with people we care about,” a spokesperson for Twentieth Century Fox said in a statement Monday. “There was no point in proceeding under the current conditions.”

Hugh Jackman, who reprises his role from the X-Men franchise in the movie spinoff, title character, was expected to be on hand at the event.

“There is a possibility it could be rescheduled,” the studio spokesperson added. “Hugh is obviously beloved [there] so we’ll see what happens. We’ll monitor the situation.”

Twentieth Century Fox has yet to announce a make-up date for the premiere.

Wolverine opens in theaters in North America this Friday, May 1.